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VK05 JHX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,419 mi
Last recorded116,419 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 JHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 116,419 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 115,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 82,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,928 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind to N/S/F brakes

Pass 8 May 2015 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake balance just met

Pass 7 May 2014 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,691 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2013 64,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2012 60,435 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2012 60,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2011 56,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 9 May 2010 50,827 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,826 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 7 May 2008 37,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 37,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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VK05 JHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 JHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 JHX registered?

VK05 JHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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